Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 3
Email address
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+32 3 287 2828Chambers Review
DLA Piper has a strong energy group in Belgium, with key strengths in both regulatory and projects work. The firm represents a diverse array of clients in the sector, including developers, local governments, utilities companies and investors. Particular areas of focus for the team include power purchase agreements, electricity regulation and the capacity remuneration mechanism in relation to nuclear phase-out.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised the Belgian energy ministry on the regulatory aspects of the re-powering of offshore wind concessions in the Belgian part of the North Sea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at DLA are known for responding promptly and for making themselves available for any queries, especially on cross-border transactions. They are truly outstanding for their ability to respond efficiently and within the estimated time frames."
"The team always goes the extra mile, providing commercially driven solutions and pragmatic advice and striving to understand the client's specific needs."
"The team at DLA are known for responding promptly and for making themselves available for any queries, especially on cross-border transactions. They are truly outstanding for their ability to respond efficiently and within the estimated time frames."
"The team always goes the extra mile, providing commercially driven solutions and pragmatic advice and striving to understand the client's specific needs."
Notable Practitioners
Alec Van Vaerenbergh provides a wide range of regulatory and transactional advice to clients in the energy sector, with notable expertise in both EU and international energy law. He has particular experience in infrastructure projects.
"We did not have to worry whether things would be ready or not when Alec was involved. Anything that needed to be solved, was solved."